Kris Wilson News

University of Pittsburgh senior Dorin Dickerson has been named a finalist for the prestigious John Mackey Award, annually presented to the nation's top tight end by the Nassau County Sports Commission.

LaDainian Tomlinson sliced 20 yards through Philadelphia's defense and into the end zone, flipped aside the ball and raised both arms in triumph.

As much as I love to read the A, A-, B+, report card style of rating usually seen around these types of articles, I just cana TMt bring myself to go that route.A Instead, leta TMs look at the various positions of San Diego on a more analytical playing field and see how they stack up sans grades.

Giants head coach Tom Coughlin has words with PK Lawrence Tynes and holder Jeff Feagles after a botched field goal attempt in the first half.

Did Brandon Jacobs get the ball enough in Sunday's 21-20 loss to the Chargers? Despite getting out of the gate quickly, gaining 31 yards on four rushing attempts on the opening drive, Jacobs got the ball only seven more times the entire game.

It hasn't quite gone the way of the flying wedge, but it's getting close. If it were a television episode, it would require an update on the fate of the courageous heroes.

Philip Rivers' touchdown pass to Vincent Jackson with 21 seconds left in the game was the difference, as the San Diego Chargers edged the New York Giants, 21-20. Rivers finished 24-of-36 for 209 yards with three TDs and two interceptions for the Chargers , who won their third in a row.

Pitt senior Dorin Dickerson, whose eight touchdown catches lead the entire country, has been named to the midseason watch list for the John Mackey Award, annually presented to the nation's top tight end by the Nassau County Sports Commission.

Eddie Royal became the first player in Broncos history to return a kickoff and punt for a touchdown in the same game, as Denver beat San Diego, 34-23, in Week 6 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego.

Miami Dolphins practice squad tight end Kory Sperry has become extremely popular this week.

Running back Michael Bennett has scored a touchdown in all three preseason Chargers games.

" When you think of tight end and the Chargers, rightfully the first name that comes to mind is five-time Pro Bowler Antonio Gates.

San Diego's Michael Bennett scored on a two-yard run to give the Chargers the lead.

Pitt's All-Big East tight end Nate Byham has been named to the watch list for the 2009 John Mackey Award, annually presented to the nation's top tight end by the Nassau County Sports Commission.

NFL players think of themselves as a fraternity. They stick together. Which is why Kenny Watson, the former Penn State running back now with the Cincinnati Bengals, was at Franklin & Marshall College Saturday, running kids through football drills at a camp benefiting the Kris Wilson Foundation.

June 15, 2009, 1:08 p.m. This week's four on-field practices are for rookies and select second-, third- and fourth-year players and even one player entering his sixth season.